2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |